Sogavare Expresses Deep Concerns Over Economic Growth and Corruption
by Charley Piringi The economic trajectory and pervasive web of corruption in the Solomon Islands is deeply concerning, Finance minister…
Category: Development
New Partnership Signed to Help Conserve Natural Resources in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Rangers Association (SIRA) today signed a landmark partnership agreement with WWF-Solomon Islands to work together to support…
Australia Backs Solomons New Coconut Processing Facility
Coconut down streaming in Solomon Islands is poised for expansion with Australia investing in a new cutting-edge processing facility, operated…
$10M Honiara’s Central Market Extension Opens For Business
The eagerly awaited Honiara Central Market extension opened today with a large undercover space and stalls for 100 vendors. The…
Minister Agovaka signs revised Air Service Agreement with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister
A historic Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Solomon Islands and New Zealand was signed yesterday. The agreement was co-signed by…
The Real Cost of Mining in Solomon Islands
by Charley Piringi The Rennell landowners are questioning the government again about the status of their royalty payments for the…
Boosting Education: Australia Injects $29 Million into Solomon Islands’ Education System
Australia has committed SBD 29 million dollars to 40 schools across the Solomon islands, visiting Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator Hon…
Isabel Royalty Payments are now at the Central Bank
by Charley Piringi Royalty Payments for six shipments of nickel from Isabel province made last year are withheld at the…
Resource Owners Demand Further Consultation on New Mining BillÂ
by Charley Piringi Resource owners have demanded that the Mineral Resources Bill 2023 be deferred to allow for further consultations…
Australia’s SBD50 Million Investment on Sasape Shipyard
Solomon Islands domestic shipping industry will soon benefit from improved vesselmaintenance services thanks to a SBD$50 million investment by Solomon…